Her thirst for vengeance
"Partly. But mostly, it’s about you."
My stomach tightened. "Shit. I knew it, I just didn't want to accept it."
She smiled, then took a slow sip of her tea before setting the cup down carefully. "Tell me, Kayla… have you ever heard of the Valkyries?"
I blinked at the sudden shift. "...The warrior women from legends?"
Lady Elizabeth leaned forward slightly. "They were not just legends. Once, they were rulers. Protectors. Gods in their own right. They wielded power that few could match, leading armies, shaping kingdoms, and striking fear into those who dared to oppose them."